Disclaimer: this post is not about crow hopping or being "skippy"
In analyzing DD's footwork during abduction and whip snap/release, I am noticing she is still dragging her foot. In thinking about the need to transfer energy during the release phase, I am wondering if there is a preferred action for the foot to allow either for the stabilization of the body or energy transfer. Perhaps this would improve the act of abduction.
Looking at this video, this pitcher has a foot kick. http://youtu.be/KKL56jCzluU
In watching other pitchers, it seems as if they get extra force/umph from some form of kick out.
What is the optimal foot action?
For reference, DD maintains contact during her entire foot drag.
In analyzing DD's footwork during abduction and whip snap/release, I am noticing she is still dragging her foot. In thinking about the need to transfer energy during the release phase, I am wondering if there is a preferred action for the foot to allow either for the stabilization of the body or energy transfer. Perhaps this would improve the act of abduction.
Looking at this video, this pitcher has a foot kick. http://youtu.be/KKL56jCzluU
In watching other pitchers, it seems as if they get extra force/umph from some form of kick out.
What is the optimal foot action?
For reference, DD maintains contact during her entire foot drag.
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